ARC-WH organises a workshop on enhancing the role of local communities in dugong and seagrass conservation

In partnership with the Secretariat of the Convention for Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), ARC-WH organised a national workshop to evaluate the impacts of fishing activities on the dugong population and seagrass habitats around the Kingdom of Bahrain. The participants learned about “CMS Dugong MoU standardized dugong catch and bycatch questionnaire” to highlight dugong hotspots and key fishing gear used in dugong important areas.